Lemon Herb Salmon
25 minEasy
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Tall, tender, golden pancakes with crisp edges — the weekend breakfast that makes everyone slow down.
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time15 min
- Total time25 min
- Servings4
- DifficultyEasy
- Calories480 kcal
Method
Instructions
- 1
Mix the dry ingredients
2 minWhisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 2
Mix the wet ingredients
2 minIn a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- 3
Combine — gently
7 minPour the wet into the dry and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine; overmixing makes tough pancakes. Rest the batter for 5 minutes.
Tip: The lumps disappear as the batter rests — resist the urge to keep stirring.
- 4
Cook the pancakes
10 minHeat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a little butter. Ladle in about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, 2–3 minutes, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
Tip: The first pancake is the test pancake — the pan is always a touch too hot or cold.
- 5
Serve warm
1 minStack, top with butter and maple syrup, and serve immediately.
Cook smarter
Cooking Tips
- Do not overmix — lumps are the secret to fluffy pancakes.
- Rest the batter for 5 minutes; it lets the leavening start working.
- Medium heat, not high — high heat burns the outside before the middle cooks.
Make it yours
Ingredient Substitutions
No buttermilk?
- Milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (rest 5 min)
- Thinned yogurt
No all-purpose flour?
- Whole-wheat flour (use 180 g + 60 g all-purpose)
No eggs?
- Flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water each)
Leftovers
Storage & Reheating
How to store
Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container with parchment between them.
How long it keeps
Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to reheat
Toast in a toaster, or reheat in a 180°C oven for 5 minutes.
Can you freeze it?
Freeze in a single layer, then bag — reheat straight from frozen in the toaster.
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Serving Suggestions
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Crispy bacon
Good to know
Common Questions
Why are my pancakes flat?
Usually one of three things: the batter was overmixed, the pan was too cold, or the baking powder was past its prime.
Can I make the batter ahead?
Batter is best within the hour — the leavening starts acting as soon as it is mixed. Make the dry and wet mixes separately the night before instead.
Can I freeze pancakes?
Yes — freeze in a single layer and reheat in the toaster. They are as good as fresh.
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